bellflower beardtongue
Penstemon campanulatus
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Purple-pink to violet
Notes
Bellflower beardtongue (Penstemon campanulatus) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Purple-pink to violet flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to mid autumn.
Pairs well with Woolly yarrow, Rock rose, Society garlic, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Mexico.